Indications and uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains headache runny nose nasal and sinus congestion sneezing sore throat temporarily reduces fever
ALKA SELTZER PLUS 2S BLISTER PACK
- Manufacturer
- JC World Bell Wholesale Co., Inc.
- Effective date
- 2023-10-27
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 21:23:06
Label at a glance#
ProductALKA SELTZER PLUS 2S BLISTER PACK
Active ingredientASPIRIN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE
Label structure8 sections
Dosage and administration
adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- runny nose
- nasal and sinus congestion
- sneezing
- sore throat
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptom could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
- are age 60 or older
- have had tomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for a longer time than directed
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.Do not use to sedate children.
Do not use
- if you are allergic to apirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for epression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any its ingredients
- in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have
- asthma
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
- glaucoma
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug for
- gout
- diabetes
- arthrities
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- you may get drowsy
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or last more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
In cae of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poion Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
- each tablet contains: sodium 476 mg
- Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 8.4 mg Per Tablet
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethicone, docusate sodium, flavor, mannitol, povidone, odium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate
Questions or comments?
1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)
Package Labeling:
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0280-1400-36 | EA - Each | 0280-1400 | d9ce5ae8-6625-47f9-ad92-12f7edef8e05 | 1 | 2018-12-13 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- ALKA SELTZER PLUS 2S BLISTER PACK
- ASPIRIN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE
- ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
- ASPARTAME
- CALCIUM SILICATE
- DIMETHICONE
- DOCUSATE SODIUM
- METHYL SALICYLATE
- MANNITOL
- POVIDONE
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- SODIUM BICARBONATE
- ASPIRIN
- CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
- CHLORPHENIRAMINE
- PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE
- PHENYLEPHRINE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 50269-152 | 50269-152-00 |
| 0280-1400 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ACESULFAME POTASSIUM | 23OV73Q5G9 | IACT |
| ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID | XF417D3PSL | IACT |
| ASPARTAME | Z0H242BBR1 | IACT |
| CALCIUM SILICATE | S4255P4G5M | IACT |
| DIMETHICONE | 92RU3N3Y1O | IACT |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM | F05Q2T2JA0 | IACT |
| METHYL SALICYLATE | LAV5U5022Y | IACT |
| MANNITOL | 3OWL53L36A | IACT |
| POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | IACT |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | OJ245FE5EU | IACT |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | 8MDF5V39QO | IACT |
| ASPIRIN | R16CO5Y76E | ACTIB |
| CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE | V1Q0O9OJ9Z | ACTIB |
| PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE | 27O3Q5ML57 | ACTIB |
Source Document#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Sparkling Original | ASPIRIN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | 78537dcf-b157-4b67-a8b2-5cb144815166 | 2025-12-04 | Warnings | 0280-1400 |
| 08b77458-da9b-a6b1-e063-6394a90a3fcb | bd892a9d-c982-47f2-a5c3-622e9065e150 | 2023-10-27 | Warnings | 08b77458-da9b-a6b1-e063-6394a90a3fcb bd892a9d-c982-47f2-a5c3-622e9065e150 |
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